'"It's just where we are as a team, we cant handle any success. It was a meaningful game because you are last place in the league, and that's what is hard to swallow."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Coyotes
Archives for March 2018
Sabres find a new low… again
'Buffalo came into the game at the bottom of the NHL standings, one point behind the Coyotes, and that’s where they will stay. Housley was hoping for a better effort, “I’m telling the group that we have 10 periods left to play in this building [this season], that’s what’s the frustrating part, because it’s not the way we have played, it’s not the response we’re looking for. … [Read more...] about Sabres find a new low… again
Keller sets Coyotes rookie records in win against Sabres
'"I will know more after today, I will get a chance to talk to our trainers," Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Johnson's injury. "It's unfortunate that our goalies have to play a perfect game to win a game."' … [Read more...] about Keller sets Coyotes rookie records in win against Sabres
Housley disappointed with effort in loss to Coyotes
'"It's an opportunity to get back in the game, and they outworked us in the third period," he said. "I'm telling the group that we have 10 periods left to play in this building [this season], that's what's the frustrating part, because it's not the way we have played, it's not the response we're looking for. It's disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Housley disappointed with effort in loss to Coyotes
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks can clinch playoff spot this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Three years after infamous game, it's still bottoms up for Sabres, Coyotes
'"It was really rock bottom at that point as an organization and franchise," the goaltender said Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Three years after infamous game, it’s still bottoms up for Sabres, Coyotes
Sabres' Eichel has an answer for anyone wondering why he's playing
'"It's a bit frustrating for myself to get that question from people because it's a pretty simple answer to be honest with you: I'm playing because I'm a hockey player," Eichel said Tuesday in KeyBank Center. "It's kind of ridiculous for somebody to think the fact that we're out of the playoffs and we don't have an opportunity to really do anything with our season that I would … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel has an answer for anyone wondering why he’s playing
Sabres’ Jack Eichel scoffs at notion he should’ve ended season after injury
'“It’s a pretty simple answer, to be honest with you,” Eichel said passionately this morning. “I’m playing because I’m a hockey player. It’s kind of ridiculous for somebody to think we’re out of the playoffs and we don’t have an opportunity to really do anything with our season that I would just pack my year in. It’s not who I am as a person, it’s not who I’ve ever been, it’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel scoffs at notion he should’ve ended season after injury
Sabres could utilize speedy line of youngsters in future
'“We’re just keeping it simple and using our speed,” Rodrigues said Tuesday. “We all have kind of the same approach of just wanting to get pucks to the net and kind of hound the net, and we’ve been doing a pretty good job of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres could utilize speedy line of youngsters in future
Wednesday's Arizona Coverage
Game Day: Arizona Coyotes take on Sabres in Buffalo (Arizona Republic) Coyotes, Sabres just looking for positives (The Sports Xchange) Battle for the bottom: Coyotes, Sabres vying with others for best lottery odds (KMVP-FM) Coyotes at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Pre-Game Capsule: Coyotes at Sabres (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Arizona Coverage
Sabres' Eichel thinks coming back to play from his injury is not controversial
'“It’s kind of ridiculous for someone to think that the fact that we’re out of the playoffs and we don’t have the opportunity to really do anything with our season that I would just pack my year in. It’s not who I am as a person, it’s not who I have ever been and it’s not who I am as a hockey player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel thinks coming back to play from his injury is not controversial
Young trio finds quick chemistry as linemates
'The three players have spent quite a bit of time with one another as of late. Before games they can be found sitting together on the home bench, looking out onto the ice. Their stalls in the Buffalo Sabres dressing room are situated next to each other: Bailey on the left, Rodrigues in the middle and Baptiste on the right.' … [Read more...] about Young trio finds quick chemistry as linemates
As Phil Housley fumes about goalie interference, GMs discuss it
'"Their skate went into our goalie in the crease, in the blue paint," said Housley, his voice rising in the KeyBank Center media room. "I would call that 100 out of 100 times. To me, that's goalie interference. His skate hits Linus' skate, which doesn't allow him to get down into the butterfly and make the save.' … [Read more...] about As Phil Housley fumes about goalie interference, GMs discuss it
Mike Harrington: Predators live up to billing, look like Cup favorite
'Hot chicken and barbecue for everybody.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Predators live up to billing, look like Cup favorite
Sabres Notebook: Options for Mittelstadt; Johnson on Ullmark; Lehner banged up
'The ideal situation from Buffalo's standpoint would be to sign the center to an amateur tryout contract for this season and an entry-level deal that begins in 2018-19. It wouldn't be the best business move for Mittelstadt if he preferred to burn a year, but it would allow him to get professional, minor-league games under his belt before next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Options for Mittelstadt; Johnson on Ullmark; Lehner banged up